H5209Introduced in the House
South Carolina Social Media Regulation Act
Introduced by Heather Bauer, District 75
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 9 To Chapter 5, Title 39 So As To Provide That Social Media Companies Shall Verify The Age Of Account Holders, To Provide For Certain Requirements For Minor Account Holders, To Provide For Parental Consent, To Provide That The Attorney General May Receive Complaints, To Provide For A Private Right Of Action, And To Provide For Educational Programs.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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